WSI International Media Internships
Washington Prism, Persian/English Weekly e-publication
Journalism Intern
Description:
The World Security Institute is seeking a journalism intern to primarily file 2 reports per week for an online Persian/English language publication. Washington Prism is a journal of politics, culture and public affairs, published in both Persian and English. The reports are 500 words or less in English, and they include coverage of events in the Washington, DC area, as well as occasional national stories.
Washington Prism is a Farsi-language publication of culture, politics and public affairs for those in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the Farsi-speaking Diaspora, with the aim of bridging cultural and information gaps, and avoiding the governmental rhetoric that often clouds mutual understanding. The publication includes a large number of original articles and interviews in English on its website.
Qualifications:
This is a great opportunity for journalism and English studies students, as our stories are circulated among 3-5 million readers worldwide. The right candidate will be fluent in English (knowledge of Farsi is desirable, but not required), and he or she will possess relevant educational or work experience.
The internship is open to recent graduates, graduate students, and highly qualified undergraduates with a strong interest in military policy, national security, foreign affairs, and related public policy issues who are willing to undertake some small administrative tasks.
Compensation:
Interns will receive $1,000 stipend per month, based on 40 hours per week. In some cases by pre-arrangement, interns may earn academic credit. Interns are responsible for their own housing.
Deadline:
The position is available immediately until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who apply before Feb. 15, 2006.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter describing your background and interest, a resume, and a brief (less than 3 pages) writing sample in English to:
Babak Yektafar, Editor-in-Chief
World Security Institute/Washington Prism
Suite 615
1779 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Or by e-mail:
Taqrir Washington, an Arabic/English Weekly e-publication
Journalism / Middle East Intern
Description:
Taqrir Washington is an Arabic-language information and news service dedicated to bringing information and analysis about the United States to Arabic-speaking countries and communities. Taqrir offers journalism internships in the Washington, D.C., office. Taqrir interns write two reports per week for an online Arabic/English language publication on events in Washington, D.C., national stories, and on Arab-American issues.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Strong knowledge of American politics
- Relevant education or work experience
- Strong interest in the Arab World, American foreign policy, and related public policy issues
- Open to recent graduates, graduate students, and highly qualified undergraduates
Compensation:
Interns will receive $1,000 stipend per month, based on 40 hours per week. In some cases by pre-arrangement, interns may earn academic credit. Interns are responsible for their own housing. A part-time option is available.
Deadline:
Summer positions are available immediately until filled.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter describing your background and interest and a resume to:
Mohamed Elmenshawy, Editor-in-Chief
World Security Institute / Taqrir Washington
1779 Massachusetts Ave, NW Suite 615
Washington, DC 20036
Or by e-mail:
Washington Observer, Chinese/English Weekly e-Publication
Journalism Intern
Announcement coming soon.
Washington ProFile, Russian/English Weekly e-Publication
Journalism Intern
Description:
Research positions in D.C. office. Intern writes analytical articles on various aspects of American and international events, conducts interviews, and translates news from English into Russian and vice-versa; completes other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
The ability to speak and write in Russian is required. Must have strong research and writing skills, a good understanding of international relations and history of former Soviet countries, and must be able to work well in a “team” atmosphere. Experience with typing in Russian is desirable. Knowledge of other former-Soviet language(s) is a plus.
Compensation:
Interns will receive $1,000 stipend per month, based on 40 hours per week. In some cases by pre-arrangement, interns may earn academic credit. Interns are responsible for their own housing. A part-time option is available.
Deadline:
Internship positions with Washington Profile are filled on rolling basis and/or upon need. Please contact Ms. Petrosyan to inquire about openings.
To apply:
Please send cover letter describing your background and interests, as well as an updated resume to:
Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit a one-page writing sample on a topic of the editor’s choice.
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